Gov’t officials to gather information during Singapore visit
THE FIRST initiative is a week-long study visit to Singapore, currently under way and led by Daryl Vaz, accompanied by heads of key Jamaican ministries, departments and agencies.
The main objectives of this study visit will include learning about Singapore’s industrialisation journey, finding out what are the key components in the successful planning of a SEZ, and gaining insights into how industrial and business parks are being developed in Singapore.
“The Government of Jamaica is excited about the opportunity to partner with the government of Singapore to develop Jamaica into a mecca of economic activity,” said Vaz.
ACTION AND EDUCATION
“We believe that our approach, which is built on partnership among government entities, will go a long way in moving this development programme forward. We must work together to grow our economy, and it is only through action and education that we will be able to achieve this growth. This partnership with Singapore provides us with an opportunity on which we must capitalise.”
The second initiative will see a series of workshops being held in Jamaica to impart Singapore’s experience in various facets of economic and human capital advancement, and process and systems development.
More than 200 Jamaican government officials from a range of government organisations will be trained in key areas of economic development by Singaporean experts. The topics will include Singapore’s experience and strategies in SEZs, strategic workforce planning for industry development, and Singapore’s Digital Government journey.